Category Archives: Appetizers

Fig and Olive Tapenade

I was telling someone the other day that I hadn’t found a tapenade that I loved. I happen to love olives, but tapenade from the store has been left many a month in my refrigerator. Just don’t like it. That … Continue reading

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Asian Lime Shrimp

Ingredients 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided 3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound medium fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 2 … Continue reading

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Lentil Horseradish Tart

May be served as an appetizer or a main course. Dough for one pie Olive or Sesame Oil for frying 1 Cup cooked lentils 1 small onion diced 1 small carrot, diced 1 tablespoon horseradish 4 or 5 mushrooms sliced … Continue reading

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Cheddar Stuffed, Bacon Wrapped Grilled Jalapeno Peppers

STUFFED JALAPENOS 12 pickled jalapeno peppers 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2 oz.) 1/4 c. sliced green onion (optional) 12 slices bacon Rinse and drain jalapeno peppers. Slit lengthwise on one side; … Continue reading

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Lil Chief’s Broccoli Slaw, Sausage Eggroll

My nephew, Mikey (nicknamed Lil’ Chief) makes a great eggroll, with just three ingredients Soy Sauce, Broccoli slaw and the WonTon. It is good, and you know me, I added a few steps, just because. The three ingredients were great … Continue reading

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Saganaki

Saganaki – This amazingly delicious Greek appetizer is named after the single-serving frying pan it is cooked in. Pan seared kefalograviera, kasseri or sheep’s milk feta cheese is melted in a small frying pan until it is bubbling. Brandy is … Continue reading

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Gazpacho Avocado & Cucumber

1 small onion roughly chopped 4 cucumbers 2 avocados Juice from 2 limes 1 clove garlic Salt and Pepper to taste Tabasco or Jalapeno to your taste. Chopped Cilantro – for garnish Take all the ingredients and using a blender, … Continue reading

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Broiled Salmon with Cream Cheese and Capers

Salmon Filet Salt & Pepper 1 white onion finely diced 1 package Cream Cheese 1 small bottle of capers Finely chopped dill – Optional Black olives – Optional 1 Carrot for garnish Rinse salmon filet and dry. Lay on a … Continue reading

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Chicken Avocado Jalapeno Taquitos

Chicken Avocado Jalapeno Taquitos ¼ Cup Jalapeno Jelly (You may want to add small amounts slowly until you have the taste you want.) ¼ Cup Mayonnaise ¼ Cup Plain Greek Yogurt 2 Cups Roasted Chicken Breast – Chop into medium … Continue reading

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